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Detail From The Painting Saint Euphemia By Andrea Mantegna 1454
Detail From The Painting Saint Euphemia By Andrea Mantegna 1454

Saint Euphemia of Chalcedon

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

September 16

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Euphemia of Chalcedon, also known as Euphemia the All-Praised, was born to a wealthy, aristocratic, and pious family in the pagan world. Her parents, Philophorm and Theodosia, were devout Christians who instilled their faith in their daughter. Euphemia chose to consecrate herself as a virgin and dedicated her life to God....